What if the biggest obstacle to growing your business... is you?

In this episode of Hack Mojo, I sit down with executive coach and founder of Inner Edge, Laurent Notin, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs: becoming the bottleneck inside their own company.

We discuss why founders struggle to let go, the fear behind delegation, imposter syndrome, leadership, emotional intelligence, burnout, journaling, CrossFit, resilience and how building a successful business starts with building yourself.

Laurent shares lessons from over two decades working across Asia and Europe, coaching founders of high-growth companies through the psychological barriers that prevent real growth.

Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.

In this episode, Darren sits down with long-time friend and legendary Brighton music promoter Will Moore, the man behind 25 years of live music at the Prince Albert, a grassroots venue that launched countless bands and helped shape the UK live scene.

Will shares the rarely-heard reality of running a venue, dealing with agents, keeping bands happy, handling egos, spotting red flags, and staying afloat in a constantly changing industry. From Fatboy Slim showing up for a secret gig to booking The White Stripes, Amy Winehouse and The Strokes before they blew up, Will’s stories reveal the heart, chaos and humour of grassroots music.

This conversation digs into the strange joy of doing one thing for 25 years and still loving it. A funny, honest and surprisingly inspiring look into the life of a man who kept a music scene alive, one gig at a time.

In this episode, Darren sits down with actor, writer, director and language educator Alistair Logan for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity and the strange beauty of living between cultures.

Alistair shares his journey from Canada to England to Finland, reflecting on childhood, creativity, spirituality, tragedy, cultural clashes and the personal contradictions that shape an artist’s voice. They explore what it means to write authentically, how comedy and tragedy intertwine, why Finnish humility can confuse foreigners, and why creative work is both a calling and a burden.

This episode dives into writing, philosophy, belonging, pain, pride, emotional openness and the strange motivations that push us to keep creating. A reflective, honest, and quietly powerful conversation.

Alistair's Book series:

https://oppiminen.otava.fi/oppimateriaalit/luokat-1-6/skylight/ https://laromedel.sets.fi/arskurs-7-9/engelska/far-and-beyond/

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